Montco community college to host America's Music' film, lecture series

By For The Times Herald, From a press release, From Montgomery County Community College

Friday, August 16, 2013

From soulful blues to rhythmic hip hop, the various genres of American music truly reflect our diverse population and evolving culture.

To take a closer look at music, the community is invited to a six-week film and discussion series —“America’s Music: A Film History of our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway” —hosted by Montgomery County Community College at its Central Campus, Science Center Theater, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell.

There will be interactive simulcasts to South Hall, Room 216, West Campus, 101 College Drive, Pottstown.

Each program focuses on different genres of music and includes films with scholar-led discussions. Some of the programs also will include related concerts.

The series is both entertaining and informative and will allow the audience to learn more about music and its role in our history and society. The programs are perfect for classes, clubs, organizations or anyone who wants to develop a deeper appreciation of America’s music.

For further details, visit mc3.edu/campuslife/artsculture or contact Cultural Affairs Director Helen Haynes at 215-641-6439 or Music Department Coordinator Andrew Kosciesza at 215-641-6336.

“America’s Music: A Film History of our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway” is a project of the Tribecca Film Institute in collaboration with the American Library Association, Tribeca Flashpoint, and the Society for American Music. “America’s Music” has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the Human Endeavor.” Montgomery County Community College was one of 50 organizations selected to participate in this nationwide project.